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Urgent 'Do Not Consume' Notice Issued for Ballyheigue Public Water Supply in Co Kerry
Uisce Eireann hat eine "Do Not Consume"-Warnung für Tausende Haushalte im irischen Co Kerry herausgegeben. Betroffen sind die Ballyheigue Public Water Supply (PWS) und die westlichen Einzugsgebiete des Clanmaurice Group Water Scheme, da ein Problem mit der Rohwasserquelle festgestellt wurde. Die Warnung, die "gestern" ausgesprochen wurde, besagt, dass Abkochen das Wasser nicht trinkbar macht; alternative Wasserversorgung wird bereitgestellt. Update (Radio Kerry, 08.10.2026, 17:55): The advisory also affects schools and businesses in the region. Update (The Sun (Ireland), 08.10.2026, 21:35): Alternative water supply provided at several locations also requires boiling before drinking. Update (Uisce Éireann, 08.10.2026, 21:35): The Ardfinnan Supply Scheme is affected by operational issues at the Goatenbridge plant, causing intermittent good quality water production. This has led to critically low reservoir levels and a precautionary boil water notice. Update (RadioKerry.ie, 09.10.2026, 11:55): The problem with the raw water source is specifically due to contamination. Update (Radio Kerry, 09.10.2026, 17:45): Over 3,500 properties are affected in North Kerry. The contamination is believed to be caused by salt water getting into the raw water source. Update (Uisce Éireann, 10.10.2026, 07:55): The Ardfinnan Supply Scheme, previously under a precautionary boil water notice, is now under a Do Not Consume notice affecting over 11,000 customers. New affected locations include Ardfinnan village, Grange, Knocklofty, Newcastle, Ballyclerihan, parts of Cahir, Ballingarrane, Market Hill, Red City (Fethard), Kilnamack West (Co. Waterford), and the Graigue Group Water Scheme. The cause is intermittent high levels of aluminium from an issue with the treatment process at the Goatenbridge Water Treatment Plant. Update (Uisce Éireann, 10.10.2026, 21:36): The Do Not Consume notice for the Ardfinnan Regional Water Supply Scheme was issued on October 09, 2026.
- Location
- Co Kerry
- Country
- 🇮🇪 Ireland
- Start
- Unknown
- End
- Ongoing
- Event type
- Chemical contamination, Microbiological, Boil water advisory, Limit exceeded
- Status
- Active
- Last updated
Timeline
- · Alert first recorded
- · Record last updated
What to do now
- 1Bring water to a rolling boil for at least 3 minutes before drinking.
- 2Use boiled water for tooth brushing, ice cubes and baby food.
- 3Run dishwasher at 60 degrees or higher, or boil dishes.
- 4Protect infants, elderly and immunocompromised people first.
Sources
- The Irish Sun
- Radio Kerry
- The Sun (Ireland)
- Uisce Éireann
- RadioKerry.ie
- Radio Kerry
- Uisce Éireann
- beat102103.com
- Uisce Éireann
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